Pralines Recipe

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Pralines
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 cup toasted pecan halves or pieces

Directions:

  1. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside. Butter the sides of a heavy 2 quart saucepan. Combine sugar, brown sugar and half and half in saucepan. Cook and stir over medium hight heat until mixture boils. Clip a candy thermoter to side of pan. Reduce heat to medium low. Continue to boil at a moderate steady rate, stirring occasionally for 16 to 18 mins or until thermometer regies 234f or soft ball stage. (adjust heat as necessary to maintin a steady boil)
  2. Remove from heat. Add 3 tbs butter; DO NOT STIR. Cool, without stirring, about 30 mins or until thermometer registers 150F.
  3. Remove thermometer from saucepan. Stir in pecans. Beat vigorousle with a clean wooden spoon about 2 mins or just until mixture begin to thicken but is still glossy.
  4. Working quickly, drop praline mixture from a teaspoon onto the prepared baking sheet. Let stand at room temp until firm. Makes 1 3/4 pounds or about 36 pieces.
  5. To Store: Place candy in layers separated by pieces of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temp for up to 1 week.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 164.83 Kcal (690 kJ)
Calories from fat 103.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.49g 18%
Cholesterol 5.03mg 2%
Sodium 5.68mg 0%
Potassium 77.05mg 2%
Total Carbs 16.09g 5%
Sugars 14.32g 57%
Dietary Fiber 1.18g 5%
Protein 1.53g 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 24.5mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 468.05 Kcal (1960 kJ)
Calories from fat 293.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.63g 18%
Cholesterol 14.29mg 2%
Sodium 16.14mg 0%
Potassium 218.78mg 2%
Total Carbs 45.7g 5%
Sugars 40.66g 57%
Dietary Fiber 3.36g 5%
Protein 4.34g 3%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0%
Iron 1.4mg 3%
Calcium 69.5mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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